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Akraya Inc.

Gaming Software Engineer: 25-05356

Lehi, UT · On-site +1

$101.34 - $105.63/hr

Primary Skills: C#, Unity 3D, 3rd party integration, Perforce, Backend services, A/B test Contract ... Join our innovative game development team on a contractual basis as a Senior Contract Software ...

Bluberi

Unity Game Software Developer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

High proficiency and expertise of C, C++, C# and Unity 3D. * Experience with the Visual Studio ... game design, audio engineering, and quality assurance. We work in a hybrid model to ensure ...

Candywriter

Unity Developer

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

Candywriter is a mobile developer and publisher founded in 2006 and based out of Miami. We are a ... Knowledge of 2D/3D development and integrated game physics. * Experience with mobile game ...

Candywriter

Unity Developer

Miami Beach, FL

Candywriter is a mobile developer and publisher founded in 2006 and based out of Miami. We are a ... Knowledge of 2D/3D development and integrated game physics. * Experience with mobile game ...

NBCUniversal

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... In this role, you'll create software that automatically generates 3D environments or objects.

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NBCUniversal

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... In this role, you'll create software that automatically generates 3D environments or objects.

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Limit Break

Staff Unity Engineer (Remote)

Staff Unity Engineer Location : Remote U.S. Please indicate your openness to relocation in your ... We are embarking on a groundbreaking journey to develop a cutting-edge, mid-core, 3D mobile game ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming ... As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ...

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NBCUniversal

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... In this role, you'll create software that automatically generates 3D environments or objects.

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How much do contractual 3d game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual 3d game developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual 3D Game Developer vs Full-Time 3D Game Developer?

AspectContractual 3D Game DeveloperFull-Time 3D Game Developer
Employment TypeTemporary, project-basedPermanent, ongoing
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contracted teamsIn-house or company offices
CredentialsRelevant skills, portfolio, possibly certificationsSame as contractual, often with additional company-specific training
Industry UsageCommon in freelance, indie, or outsourcing projectsStandard in established game studios

Contractual 3D Game Developers work on a temporary basis, often for specific projects, offering flexibility but less job security. Full-Time 3D Game Developers are employed permanently, with benefits and ongoing roles within a company. Both roles require similar skills and credentials, but their work arrangements and employment stability differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contractual 3D Game Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.
Simulation & Game Developer (Autonomous Systems)

Simulation & Game Developer (Autonomous Systems)

TurbineOne

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB
Company Intro: TurbineOne is the frontline perception company. We deliver decision advantage, better situational awareness, and stronger force protection. Our customers love how we automate the right portions of the military intelligence cycle while keeping them in the loop. The company is a small, fast-moving, and high-performance startup backed by the best DefenseTech venture capitalists.
Job Title: Senior / Principal, Simulation & Game Developer (Autonomous Systems)
Reporting to: Applied Robotics Engineering Manager
Location: Geographically flexible (remote-friendly)
Description
TurbineOne is looking for a senior/principal game developer to build an interactive simulation environment that brings our autonomous vehicle software to life. This role will focus on developing a "game-like" platform where both technical and non-technical users can design, run, and evaluate real-world scenarios involving aerial drones and autonomous maritime systems.
You will own the development of a simulation product that integrates our autonomy stack as the "agents" inside rich, physics-based environments. Leveraging platforms like Unreal Engine (AirSim) or Unity, you will create intuitive tools and immersive environments that enable rapid scenario testing, validation, and experimentation.
This is a highly cross-functional role at the intersection of game development, simulation, and robotics.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Own the design and development of a simulation platform that enables users to create and test real-world autonomous vehicle scenarios
  • Build immersive, physics-based environments using Unreal Engine (preferred, with AirSim) or Unity
  • Integrate TurbineOne's autonomy software into simulation environments as controllable agents
  • Develop intuitive tooling and UX that allows non-technical users to configure scenarios, define conditions, and evaluate outcomes
  • Create systems for scenario scripting, playback, telemetry visualization, and analysis
  • Collaborate closely with robotics engineers to ensure simulation fidelity and alignment with real-world vehicle behavior
  • Balance realism with usability-build simulations that are both technically meaningful and easy to interact with
  • Be a product owner-define and drive the vision for simulation capabilities; there are no tickets to crunch here
  • Dream big-prototype, experiment, and iterate quickly on new ideas for how simulation can accelerate autonomy development and testing
Desired Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in game development, simulation engineering, or interactive 3D application development
  • Strong experience with Unreal Engine (preferred) or Unity, including physics systems and environment creation
  • Experience building tools or systems for user-generated content (e.g., level editors, scenario builders, modding tools)
  • Familiarity with simulation frameworks such as AirSim, Gazebo, or similar is a strong plus
  • Experience integrating external systems or APIs into game engines (e.g., networking, real-time data, control systems)
  • Understanding of enemy AI, complex scripting behaviors or other NPC mecahnics
  • Strong sense of UX for interactive tools-especially for non-technical users
  • Experience working through ambiguity and shaping early-stage products
  • Bonus: familiarity with robotics concepts (ROS, MAVLink, etc.) or prior work in simulation for autonomy
Startup Culture Expectations
  • We're a small, fully remote team-everything is our responsibility
  • Our team thrives on autonomy, trust, and strong communication
  • You'll be expected to take full ownership of your domain-from idea to implementation
  • Comfort with constant change, fast iteration, and learning by doing is essential
  • We value builders who experiment, share failures openly, and push toward impactful solutions
  • Most startups fail-no one is coming to save us, and that's what makes this fun

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